Elberta is located on Lake Michigan in
Benzie County across the harbor from the city of
Frankfort in
Crystal Lake Township. This city was originally called South
Frankfort until 1911, when it was re-named after the Elberta Peach which
grew plentifully in the area. Historically, Elberta was known for
hosting ferry service to Wisconsin. One of the old ships, the "City of
Milwaukee," still sits in the harbor. Elberta’s Lake Michigan coastline
offers rugged beauty as well as a good view of Frankfort and the Coast
Guard station across the channel. A few block’s drive to the shoreline
from the ferry is well worth the effort to enjoy this picturesque
location, allowing one to take in both the observation point on top of
the hill as well as the recreation area along the beach below.

Photos courtesy of: Ken Huisjen

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